That this House celebrates the small business owners of North East Hampshire constituency, including hairdressers, garages, care homes, pubs, garden centres and beauty salons, for their entrepreneurship, resilience and dedication to their trade, and recognises small businesses as the true backbone of communities; expresses concern over the impact of changes to National Insurance Contributions on small businesses, social care providers and GPs in North East Hampshire and across the country; notes that staffing costs represent a far greater share of expenditure for labour-intensive small businesses than for other businesses, meaning this increase hits them disproportionately hard; further notes that this impact is compounded by high energy costs and rises in business rates; also notes that the increase in NICs undermines any serious effort to tackle the NEETs crisis, revive high streets, or deliver sustainable growth; and calls on the Government to reverse the increase in employer NICs at the earliest opportunity, giving small businesses the certainty they need to invest, grow and create jobs.

That this House celebrates the small business owners of North East Hampshire constituency, including hairdressers, garages, care homes, pubs, garden centres and beauty salons, for their entrepreneurship, resilience and dedication to their trade, and recognises small businesses as the true backbone of communities; expresses concern over the impact of changes...

That this House celebrates Hampshire Day on 15 July 2026; commends the people of Hampshire for their pride, friendliness and camaraderie; expresses gratitude to the small businesses, charities and public sector workers who form the bedrock of the county; further thanks the farming and hospitality industries for enabling rural life to thrive through their economic, social and cultural contributions; recognises the natural beauty of Hampshire's countryside, woodlands and rivers, which weave through villages each filled with their own character; notes Hampshire's rich history as the birthplace of Jane Austen, providing a setting that inspired one of the country's most-loved authors, and boasting a wealth of historic houses, castles and gardens; acknowledges Hampshire as home to a thriving Armed Forces community, with several active and historic military sites across the county, as well as a large veteran population to whom the UK is indebted; further acknowledges Hampshire as a powerhouse for technology and innovation, attracting industry experts and investment from around the world; and calls on the Government to enable rural communities like those in Hampshire to thrive by ensuring adequate transport links, access to vital healthcare and wellbeing services, and protection from crime.

That this House celebrates Hampshire Day on 15 July 2026; commends the people of Hampshire for their pride, friendliness and camaraderie; expresses gratitude to the small businesses, charities and public sector workers who form the bedrock of the county; further thanks the farming and hospitality industries for enabling rural life...

That this House notes with concern the mounting pressures facing the early years sector following the rise in employer National Insurance contributions; further notes the widening gap between the funding needed to deliver high quality early years care and the funding actually provided under the Government's childcare scheme, and the strain this is placing on staffing levels, particularly at senior level; highlights that quality early years education remains one of the best investment this country can make in its future; recognises the vital role early years settings play in closing the attainment gap, preparing children for school, and enabling parents, particularly women, to return to work; celebrates the dedication and hard work of nursery staff across North East Hampshire constituency and the UK, who deliver essential support for children and families every day; and calls on the Government to conduct an urgent review ensuring funding rates reflect the true cost of delivering high quality care, to exempt early years providers from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, and to set out a long-term career strategy for the workforce that underpins this vital sector.

That this House notes with concern the mounting pressures facing the early years sector following the rise in employer National Insurance contributions; further notes the widening gap between the funding needed to deliver high quality early years care and the funding actually provided under the Government's childcare scheme, and the...

That this House celebrates Armed Forces Week and shows its support for the brave men and women who make up Armed Forces communities in North East Hampshire and across the country, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, families and charities; acknowledges the vital role the Armed Forces play in defending the nation and protecting national security, and in particular recognises the work of RAF Odiham; notes with pride the flag raising ceremony held on Monday 22 June in Odiham, bringing together the local community in a shared act of recognition and gratitude; pays tribute to the children of RAF families whose lives are shaped by the sacrifice of their parents in service to this country; congratulates volunteers who have worked tirelessly to organise community events including the Armed Forces Day national event in Aldershot; and calls on the Government to invest in and support these dedicated personnel.

That this House celebrates Armed Forces Week and shows its support for the brave men and women who make up Armed Forces communities in North East Hampshire and across the country, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, families and charities; acknowledges the vital role the Armed Forces play in defending...

That this House expresses concern over the closure of Scoop, a community-centred zero waste shop which is a favourite on Fleet’s High Street; recognises that small businesses are the backbone of the economy and the heart of local high streets; highlights that businesses like Scoop, which offer local and sustainable produce, such as eggs and honey from local producers, are essential for supporting the UK’s food security; notes with alarm the pressure that local businesses are under from increased business rates, energy price hikes, and rises in national insurance contributions; and calls on the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to give local businesses more support in their energy costs and overhaul the unfair business rates system to preserve independent businesses and high streets like those across North East Hampshire.

That this House expresses concern over the closure of Scoop, a community-centred zero waste shop which is a favourite on Fleet’s High Street; recognises that small businesses are the backbone of the economy and the heart of local high streets; highlights that businesses like Scoop, which offer local and sustainable...

That this House celebrates the value of local community spaces, such as clubhouses, village halls and community centres for residents; recognises their vital role as safe hubs to foster healthy living, community relationships and wellbeing; notes that such spaces must be prioritised and protected where development proposals arise; acknowledges the significant contribution of the Grange Estate Clubhouse to its community in Church Crookham, providing a space for all ages and hosting events such as charity meetings, exercise classes, and private celebrations such as weddings; commends local residents for uniting to raise concerns over the planned demolition of this important facility without an equivalent replacement, including securing over 1,000 signatures in an online petition; and further celebrates the tireless work of the many volunteers who dedicate their time to running and sustaining community spaces like these.

That this House celebrates the value of local community spaces, such as clubhouses, village halls and community centres for residents; recognises their vital role as safe hubs to foster healthy living, community relationships and wellbeing; notes that such spaces must be prioritised and protected where development proposals arise; acknowledges the...

That this House recognises the work of Fleet Lions Group, who, with sponsorship from Fleet Hospital and Community Friends, screened 400 men for prostate cancer on 9 August 2025; celebrates the efforts of local volunteers in promoting the health and well-being of the community in North East Hampshire; notes that early detection of cancer significantly increases survival rates and broadens available treatment options; and calls on the NHS to enhance support for early cancer detection initiatives to help save lives.

That this House recognises the work of Fleet Lions Group, who, with sponsorship from Fleet Hospital and Community Friends, screened 400 men for prostate cancer on 9 August 2025; celebrates the efforts of local volunteers in promoting the health and well-being of the community in North East Hampshire; notes that...

That this House commends the work of Repair Cafés, which perform a valuable community service by providing free repair services to residents for household items across North East Hampshire constituency and beyond; notes the skill, expertise, and dedication demonstrated by volunteers at Repair Cafés, and the educational impact of passing on such practical knowledge to local residents; further notes that this represents the very best values of community service, sustainability, and environmentalism; congratulates Yateley Society on their upcoming Repair Café opening; and calls on the Government to increase support for grassroots repair initiatives that promote a circular economy and champion sustainable environmental practices.

That this House commends the work of Repair Cafés, which perform a valuable community service by providing free repair services to residents for household items across North East Hampshire constituency and beyond; notes the skill, expertise, and dedication demonstrated by volunteers at Repair Cafés, and the educational impact of passing...

That this House acknowledges the immense contribution that the RAF and air bases across the UK make to our national security; recognises the critical support they have given throughout numerous conflicts and the invaluable assistance they give to all branches of the military; congratulates RAF Odiham for 100 years of service to our country and the local community; notes that since its founding in 1925, the base has become a cornerstone of British aviation and provides crucial logistical support to the Air Force as the centre for RAF Chinook operations which are vital in supporting British forces overseas and responding to domestic emergencies; and thanks RAF staff past and present for their services to the armed forces and the sacrifices they, and their families, have made to do so.

That this House acknowledges the immense contribution that the RAF and air bases across the UK make to our national security; recognises the critical support they have given throughout numerous conflicts and the invaluable assistance they give to all branches of the military; congratulates RAF Odiham for 100 years of...

That this House celebrates the 60th anniversary of Richmond Surgery in Fleet, Hampshire, and commends its longstanding service to the local community; recognises that the surgery was established in 1965 by Dr Jan Newell Price in a simple wooden structure, which has since become a valued part of the community and is now used by a local scout group; notes that General Practitioner services are a vital component of the NHS and often serve as the first point of contact for patients, providing both medical care and community support; further notes that the practice employs 40 staff and has supported the health and wellbeing of over 15,000 constituents from childhood through to retirement; and congratulates Richmond Surgery on this remarkable milestone and its invaluable contribution to public health and community life.

That this House celebrates the 60th anniversary of Richmond Surgery in Fleet, Hampshire, and commends its longstanding service to the local community; recognises that the surgery was established in 1965 by Dr Jan Newell Price in a simple wooden structure, which has since become a valued part of the community...

That this House congratulates Lin Osborn for her remarkable achievement of cycling 80 miles in a day to raise money for the Ark Cancer Centre at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital; notes the scale of this wonderful accomplishment is made all the more impressive due to the fact that this was completed on her 80th birthday and that it represents the very best principles of charity and community spirit; recognises that such a feat would not have been possible without the incredible care Lin received from Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital following a mouth cancer diagnosis; acknowledges that it is Lin’s own cancer journey which inspired the challenge; and celebrates the incredible work of the dedicated staff at the Ark Cancer Centre as they help patients like Lin across Hampshire.

That this House congratulates Lin Osborn for her remarkable achievement of cycling 80 miles in a day to raise money for the Ark Cancer Centre at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital; notes the scale of this wonderful accomplishment is made all the more impressive due to the fact that this...

That this House recognises the immense contribution technical colleges make to the economy, the lives of young people and society more widely; notes that the range of courses and qualifications offered by these colleges enables their students to gain invaluable skills that will set them up for success in the future; further recognises these colleges for their role in improving job prospects and giving confidence to those concluding their education and about to start their career; commends the work of technical colleges serving Hampshire residents, including both Basingstoke and Farnborough Colleges of Technology, whose students have gone on to serve and support local businesses with their acquired skills and qualifications; and congratulates the Hospitality and Catering Students at the Basingstoke College of Technology for their incredible performance at the recent 2025 British Culinary Championships, with all participants achieving a silver medal or higher, including Best in Class.

That this House recognises the immense contribution technical colleges make to the economy, the lives of young people and society more widely; notes that the range of courses and qualifications offered by these colleges enables their students to gain invaluable skills that will set them up for success in the...

That this House congratulates Street Croft Farm of North East Hampshire on being named the winner of the Country Alliance Awards Local Food and Drink category for the South East of England; notes that Street Croft Farm is a regenerative traditional farm and farm shop, café and market garden, with sheep, pigs, chickens and cows; recognises that Street Croft Farm also won the Muddy Stilettos award for Best Farm Shop and Deli in the south of England; acknowledges the hard work, creativity and dedication of the team at Street Croft Farm in supporting rural life and promoting local produce; commends the Countryside Alliance for creating a competition that celebrates the skills, produce and communities that sustain rural life; and wishes Street Croft Farm the best of luck as they proceed to the UK finals, where they will compete against champions from the other home nations and regions of England.

That this House congratulates Street Croft Farm of North East Hampshire on being named the winner of the Country Alliance Awards Local Food and Drink category for the South East of England; notes that Street Croft Farm is a regenerative traditional farm and farm shop, café and market garden, with...

That this House recognises the trauma, distress and heartbreak caused by baby loss and notes that having spaces for peace and connection with others can be a pivotal part of processing; acknowledges the importance of the memory garden at Basing House in providing a dedicated place of calm to parents grieving the loss of a baby; recognises the incredible work by the team at Hampshire Hospitals, the team at Basing House, and Jasmine Wheaton and Matt Snook, who devastatingly lost Noah and Evie, and have since helped to develop the memory garden alongside the teams; commends Matt on his fundraising bike ride on Sunday 25 May from the John Radcliff Hospital in Oxford to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital to raise valuable funds for the charity to help fund care for other bereaved families; and notes the support provided from Hampshire Hospitals Charity through its forget me not fund, which seeks to provide a range of services to all those affected by baby loss.

That this House recognises the trauma, distress and heartbreak caused by baby loss and notes that having spaces for peace and connection with others can be a pivotal part of processing; acknowledges the importance of the memory garden at Basing House in providing a dedicated place of calm to parents...

That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation in these unique waterways will increase due to ongoing environmental harm; further notes that in 2024 there was more than 975 hours’ worth of sewage pumped into the river Loddon and the river Whitewater, two chalk stream rivers that run through North East Hampshire; and calls on the Government to recognise the ecological distinctiveness of chalk streams and implement specific protections to preserve them, as these irreplaceable ecosystems are at risk of disappearing without urgent intervention.

That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation...

That this House congratulates the two F1 teams at Robert May’s School on their participation in the STEM Racing competition; commends Team Echo for being invited to compete in the World Championships in Singapore this autumn; notes that this remarkable achievement has required significant imagination, creativity, and hard work to project manage, design, build, and race a mini F1 car; recognises that, alongside car construction, the students have managed all aspects of marketing and sponsorship, and will continue to do so to raise the £25,000 needed for the World Championships; and celebrates this F1 project as a fun and exciting way to engage students in STEM.

That this House congratulates the two F1 teams at Robert May’s School on their participation in the STEM Racing competition; commends Team Echo for being invited to compete in the World Championships in Singapore this autumn; notes that this remarkable achievement has required significant imagination, creativity, and hard work to...

That this House expresses deep concern over the rise of scams across the UK which target older and vulnerable people; notes the speed at which new technologies continue to provide increasingly sophisticated tools to criminals to commit fraud, at the cost to thousands of individuals who often face little chance of compensation; recognises that scams can be in a variety of forms, including but not limited to, phone scams, cold calls, postal scams, doorstep scams, email scams, pension scams, and investment scams; and calls for increased safeguarding processes in retail spaces to ensure that staff have the necessary information and advice to help them spot and avoid scams targeting the money of older or vulnerable individuals.

That this House expresses deep concern over the rise of scams across the UK which target older and vulnerable people; notes the speed at which new technologies continue to provide increasingly sophisticated tools to criminals to commit fraud, at the cost to thousands of individuals who often face little chance...

That this House notes with concern that Santander is set to close its Fleet High Street branch at the end of June 2025;believes that this closure, along with others across the country, will greatly impact many in our community who rely on high street bank branches for essential services, particularly the elderly, disabled, and those without transport; further notes that many residents from surrounding rural villages already face significant challenges in accessing banking services, and that this closure will exacerbate those difficulties; acknowledges the disproportionate impact of branch closures on rural communities, where public transport options are limited and alternative banking facilities are scarce; and calls on the Secretary of State to urgently engage with banks and local MPs to prevent further branch closures before the establishment of adequate banking hubs in these areas.

That this House notes with concern that Santander is set to close its Fleet High Street branch at the end of June 2025;believes that this closure, along with others across the country, will greatly impact many in our community who rely on high street bank branches for essential services, particularly...

That this House congratulates John McFall of North East Hampshire constituency for becoming the first person with a physical disability to be cleared to fly to the International Space Station; notes that the UK and Europe are leading the way in their commitment to open opportunities for all; celebrates John’s achievements including a bronze medal for sprinting at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, being an orthopaedic surgeon attached to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, and his selection to join European Space Agency’s Reserve Astronaut Corps; and recognises John’s dedication to challenging society's assumptions around disability.

That this House congratulates John McFall of North East Hampshire constituency for becoming the first person with a physical disability to be cleared to fly to the International Space Station; notes that the UK and Europe are leading the way in their commitment to open opportunities for all; celebrates John’s...

That this House congratulates Maria Marcotti of Fleet, Hampshire on the wonderful occasion of her 100th birthday; notes Maria was born in Italy on 11th January 1925, met and married her British husband and moved to London in 1953, where she had two children, a son and a daughter; commends Maria’s many years as a carer for her brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law; recognises Maria’s relocation to Fleet to live closer to her family, where she still lives independently at the marvellous age of 100; and sends warmest wishes to Maria on reaching this remarkable milestone birthday.

That this House congratulates Maria Marcotti of Fleet, Hampshire on the wonderful occasion of her 100th birthday; notes Maria was born in Italy on 11th January 1925, met and married her British husband and moved to London in 1953, where she had two children, a son and a daughter; commends...